ft belvoir: New Wounded Warrior Retreat To Be Built in Loudoun County VA - 03/29/12 12:05 PM
The groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Boulder Crest Retreat in Bluemont Virginia is scheduled for Memorial Day 2012. The 37.5 acre retreat is being designed to create an accessible environment for wounded warriors and their families to be able to spend time away from military hospitals and enjoy time outdoors. According to the Boulder Crest website the retreat will feature: "ADA handicap accessible “greentech” cabins, available for 2-7 days for approx. 250-500 families per annum. An ADA handicap accessible “greentech” barn/meeting house with organic farm-to-table meals. A walled organic Victorian garden, plus a field of organic produce. A bird sanctuary and … (14 comments)
ft belvoir: Thinking Of Renting When You Come To Fort Belvoir Or NGA? Let Me Be Candid With You - 03/11/11 01:23 PM
We hear a lot of talk about it being a "buyer's market" in Northern Virginia. That may or may not be true depending on where you want to live. But without a doubt it has become a Landlord's market when it comes to rentals close to Fort Belvor or the new NGA facilty in Springfield.At least two or three times a week I get an email request from someone relocating to the area. They want a reasonable commute to Fort Belvoir, NGA or access to public transportation to DC. Easy enough to do. Then the hard part or perhaps the reality … (12 comments)
ft belvoir: Homes For Our Troops Gives Away 16 Homes in 2008! - 01/02/09 06:34 PM
Homes for our Troops is one of the top ranked Military Charities by American Institute of Philanthropy.Also on the list are:Fisher HouseIntrepid Fallen Heros FundNational Military Family Association Armed Services YMCA of the USAAs you plan your contributions for 2009 please consider including one or all of these top ranked charities that support our troops and their families.
Via Stanton Homes - Penny Hull: Raleigh Area Custom Home Builder (Stanton Homes Inc - Raleigh Custom Homes): Veteran Support - Specially Adapted Homes Homes for Our Troops Completes 16th Home in 2008! Homes Provided at No Cost for Severely Injured Veterans … (0 comments)
ft belvoir: HELP FOR MILITARY HOME OWNERS WHO MUST SELL WITH NEGATIVE EQUITY. - 01/02/09 04:47 PM
Thanks to Lenn Harley for bringing this piece of valuable information to my attention. If you are in a negative equity situation and facing a PCS move this may be an option for you to consider. Please read Page 7 of the VA Compromise Agreement which outlines the requirements of a Compromise sale. Check with your VA Regional office for additional details.
Via Lenn Harley Homefinders.com MD & VA Real Estate: THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION COMPROMISE SALE. Jon Graham asks about relief for the military home owner who finds himself or herself in a negative equity situation and needs to sell. The VA Compromise … (0 comments)
ft belvoir: Military Relocation News-2009 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates - 12/29/08 07:42 AM
The 2009 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates (BAH) have been published for active duty military members. For military families moving to Fort Belvoir, Quantico, Pentagon or other duty stations in the Northern Virginia, DC and MD areas the new rates are an increase of an over last year's rates. For those who are not familiar with BAH, the rates are based on the median rental rates in the area and may not cover what a service member pays in a monthly mortgage if they decide to buy a home while stationed in the area. The median rental rate includes not only … (2 comments)
ft belvoir: Two Peas in Pod-Welcome to Charlestown and Cardinal Forest - 12/11/08 04:42 PM
Not often when families are looking for a new place to call home can they find two neighborhoods that have it all. Location, multiple commuting options, recreation, shopping and good schools. If you find yourself with orders to the Pentagon or Fort Belvoir you may find yourself drawn to Cardinal Forest and Charlestown two neighborhoods that sit side by side in West Springfield.
The tree lined streets of Charlestown, combined with the brick townhouses remind anyone driving through the area of Colonial Williamsburg. With primarily three level townhouses ranging from 1700 to a supersized 2700 square foot model, the townhomes feature curved staircases, hardwood floors (some under carpet) and … (0 comments)
ft belvoir: Commuting in Northern Virginia-Trains, Planes and Automobiles - 02/24/08 02:33 PM
For the very fortunate commuters in Northern Virginia a walk outside the back down and a hop in your helicopter gets you up and over the traffic and on to your destination. In case you think it isn't possible just ask the lucky homeowner who lives across the Occoquan River from me. Indeed he has his own helicopter pad in his back yard!
For the rest of us we need to find the more usual routes to get ourselves from our homes to work. If DC is your destination you have multiple choices from all points on the compass to … (5 comments)
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The groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Boulder Crest Retreat in Bluemont Virginia is scheduled for Memorial Day 2012. The 37.5 acre retreat is being designed to create an accessible environment for wounded warriors and their families to be able to spend time away from military hospitals and enjoy time outdoors.
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